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    Windows XP installation

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by geekstop, Nov 15, 2006.

  1. geekstop

    geekstop Newbie

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    Hi guys

    Can some one help me, i got a HP laptop and my DVD-RW Drive is not working and i dont have a floppy drive, how do i setup windows XP using just my hard drive.

    Thanks
     
    geekstop, Nov 15, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Ummm, you can't AFAIK. You need to either get that DVD drive repaired or get a cheap external USB CD drive.
     
    Greg, Nov 15, 2006
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